5 Dec 2018

West Papua Liberation Army claims responsibility for killings

From , 4:04 pm on 5 December 2018

The West Papua Liberation Army is claiming responsibility for the killings of as many as 31 Indonesian construction workers in Papua.

Around 150 military and police personnel are pursuing the group, after one of the deadliest bouts of violence in years to hit the region.  

Mackenzie Smith has been following the events and told Don Wiseman what happened. 

West Papua Liberation Army at the issuance of a declaration of war against Indonesian security forces.

West Papua Liberation Army at the issuance of a declaration of war against Indonesian security forces. Photo: Supplied